Police say Bay of Plenty Mongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini died after being hit by a ute.
Investigators believe a Holden Colorado 4 wheel drive found gutted by a fire on the outskirts of town at the weekend was the vehicle involved.
Hundreds of gang members attended the 45 year old's nehu in Whakatane yesterday, with police maintaining a large presence in the area today.
Finn Blackwell reports.
